The 2000 Barbaresco Sorirsquo; Paitin Vecchie Vigne, on the other hand, is superb. Still an infant, the 2000 Vecchie Vigne explodes from the glass with a compelling array of plums, smoke, gril... Read More

I’ll give you a minute to get over the sticker shock… all right? Now I want you to close your eyes and imagine a wine unlike any Napa fruit bomb you’ve ever had, one that doesn’t hit you hard ... Read More

The 2001 Barolo Brunate, from one of Barolorsquo;s most storied sites, presents a dark ruby color along with a deep, penetrating nose of spices, menthol and eucalyptus. Layers of super-rich da... Read More

Luigi Pira, who has the most massive hands I have ever encountered on a vigneron, has fashioned a more structured effort with his 1997 Barolo Margheria. This wine has become more delineated an... Read More

The 2000 Barbaresco Soriandrsquo; Paitin is a big, muscular wine loaded with dark fruit but little in the way of aromatic nuance. Itandrsquo;s almost as if the wine has been frozen in time at ... Read More

This serious producer offers two cuvées, a Chianti and a proprietary blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and small quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2000 Il Blu boasts a dense ruby/purple-color i... Read More

Brothers Renato and Giuliano Corino have decided to divide their vineyards and work separately and these 2001s are the last set of Barolos to be marketed before the split. The winemaking style... Read More

"This shows glorious cinnamon and crushed berries, with hints of piecrust. Full-bodied, with loads of velvety tannins and a rich, wonderful finish. Wonderful oak. This is caressing and seducti... Read More